The Curious Builder
The Curious Builder is a podcast that gives a voice to Minnesota building industry professionals, providing them a platform to tell their stories about starting and growing their businesses, highlighting challenges and w...
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- Gabe Norcross2 eps
- Brad Robinson1 ep
- Billy Beson1 ep
Also: Brad Leavitt, Wilson Harwood, Adam McChesney, Lauren Riddei, John Brenard, Tanner Konrady
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| 10/29/26 |  Talking Shop | How Francis King Turned Connections Into a Community | What happens when builders, designers, and vendors stop trying to do everything themselves and start working together? Charlie and Susan Flynn join Mark at Mysa Hus to share what it takes to build a relationship-driven business, create a culture that survives growth, and bring the design community together through events like Francis King's Mini Market. Along the way, they unpack the Mysa Hus collaboration, sustainable furnishings, and why the best partnerships start with shared values, not a competition over who gets the credit. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode: Pella Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/ All, Inc. Website: https://www.allinc.com/ Olive and Vine Socials Website- https://oliveandvinesocials.com/ Where to find the Guest: Website: https://www.francisking.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franciskingltd/ Where to find the Host: Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/ Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/ Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc | 29m 25s | ||||||
| 10/26/26 |  #189 | Paul Kealey | EkoBuilt | Paul Kealey on the Future of Homebuilding (And Why We're Not Ready) | Construction costs are climbing, skilled labor is getting harder to find, and building a home on-site comes with plenty of opportunities for expensive surprises. Paul Kealey of EkoBuilt joins Mark to explain how prefab construction and passive house principles can create more predictable builds, healthier homes, and better energy performance without sending costs into orbit. Plus, they tackle the biggest obstacle to prefab taking off: an industry that may need to get comfortable with a little thing called change. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode: Pella Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/ All, Inc. Website: https://www.allinc.com/ Olive and Vine Socials Website- https://oliveandvinesocials.com/ RealWoodFloors Website: https://realwoodfloors.com/ Where to find the Guest: Website: https://ekobuilt.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ekobuiltpassivehouse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EkoBuilt/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EkoBuiltPassiveHomes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ekobuilt/ Where to find the Host: Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/ Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/ Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc | 44m 38s | ||||||
| 10/22/26 |  Losers are Winners | Alex Johantgen on the Power of Doing Less | What do garage doors, an eight-week training program, and bringing a customer's trash cans up from the curb have in common? They're all part of how Alex Johantgen is building Rise & Shine Garage Doors into a business that stands out from the competition. Alex joins Mark to talk rebranding, profitability, employee training, and why friends knock and strangers ring the doorbell. Turns out, exceptional customer service doesn't have to cost a fortune. It just takes a little thought. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode: Pella Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/ All, Inc. Website: https://www.allinc.com/ Olive and Vine Socials Website- https://oliveandvinesocials.com/ Where to find the Guest: Website: https://callriseandshine.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/callriseandshine LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-johantgen-664b41102/ Where to find the Host: Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/ Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/ Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc | 22m 56s | ||||||
| 10/19/26 |  #188 | Nick Quijano | Southerly Homes | Nick Quijano on What Custom Builders Can Learn from the Big Guys | Nick Quijano went from teaching snowboarding and driving a Zamboni to building a career with one of the country's major home builders, then launching Southerly Homes with a few kids, a mortgage, and a whole lot of faith in the plan. He and Mark get into the risks of starting a business, the systems small builders often overlook, and why production builders and custom builders have a lot more to learn from each other than they might think. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode: Pella Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/ All, Inc. Website: https://www.allinc.com/ Olive and Vine Socials Website- https://oliveandvinesocials.com/ RealWoodFloors Website: https://realwoodfloors.com/ Where to find the Guest: Website: https://southerlyhomes.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southerlyhomes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoutherlyHomesATX/ Where to find the Host: Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/ Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/ Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc | 1h 03m 53s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 |  Losers are Winners | Better Benefits, Bigger Profits, & Less Headaches with Mike Notte | What if you could offer better employee benefits, save on taxes, and make your business more attractive to top talent without wrecking your profit margins? Mike Notte joins Mark Williams to explain how smart employee benefits can help attract the kind of people who take ownership and keep the business moving. They also unpack tax-saving strategies, wellness plans, and why assuming benefits are too expensive could be costing you the very talent you need to grow. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode: Pella Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/ Olive and Vine Socials Website- https://oliveandvinesocials.com/ All, Inc. Website: https://www.allinc.com/ Where to find the Guest: Website: https://www.mjninsuranceservices.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/smallbizbenefitspro LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-notte-27400b178/ Where to find the Host: Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/ Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/ Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc | 20m 12s | ||||||
| 10/12/26 |  #187 | Rob Stein | Author & Speaker | Rob Stein Cracked the Code to More Money, Time, & Mental Freedom | You built the business, hit the goals, and made the money. So why are you still stressed out and answering emails at the dinner table? Author and keynote speaker Rob Stein joins Mark to explain why success can actually create decision fatigue, how delegating decisions (not just tasks) changes everything, and why your morning routine can't save you from a poorly structured day. Because no amount of cold plunges can fix a business built on bad systems. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode: Pella Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/ Olive and Vine Socials Website- https://oliveandvinesocials.com/ RealWoodFloors Website: https://realwoodfloors.com/ All, Inc. Website: https://www.allinc.com/ Where to find the Guest: Website: https://robstein.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rob_stein LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob--stein/ Where to find the Host: Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/ Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/ Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc | 1h 14m 58s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 |  Losers are Winners | The Success Trap That Caught Aaron Hall | Aaron Hall built a successful law firm, ended up with 45 employees, and discovered that "making it" didn't feel much like making it at all. He and Mark Williams get into burnout, lawsuits, the danger of chasing money and fame, and why entrepreneurs need to know when to put down the problem-solving hat and just listen. Plus, a little Mr. Miyagi wisdom, some dad-level relationship advice, and a reminder that sometimes the best legal strategy is calling your lawyer before everything catches fire. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode: Pella Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/ Olive and Vine Socials Website- https://oliveandvinesocials.com/ Where to find the Guest: Website: https://aaronhall.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronhallattorney/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AaronHallAttorney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronhall/ Where to find the Host: Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/ Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/ Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc | 25m 44s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 |  #186 | Melissa Oholendt and Karl Adalbert | Mysa Hus | The Mistakes, Risks, & Big Ideas | Two years, 32+ brand partners, 3,700 visitors, countless design debates, and enough Diet Cokes to fuel a small construction crew. Mark Williams sits down with Karl Adalbert and Melissa Oholendt to reflect on the wild ride that was Mysa Hus, from pitching the original vision to watching the team turn that vision into something far bigger than a spec home. They talk creativity, wellness, craftsmanship, healthy tension, and why the relationships built along the way may be the best part of the whole project. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode: Pella Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/ Olive and Vine Socials Website: https://oliveandvinesocials.com/ Where to find the Guest: Melissa Oholendt Website: http://ohointeriors.com/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/oho_interiors Karl Adalbert Website: https://www.karladalbert.com/ Where to find the Host: Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/ Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/ Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc | 1h 03m 44s | ||||||
| 10/1/26 |  Losers are Winners | Trapper Roderick and the $4.4M Problem | What do you do when your investor relationship goes sideways halfway through a spec home? Trapper Roderick joins Mark for a very honest Losers Are Winners conversation about refinancing mid-build, pricing a $4.4M Park City spec, walking away from the wrong client, and how some of the biggest wins in business start with things going spectacularly wrong. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode: Pella Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/ Olive and Vine Socials Website- https://oliveandvinesocials.com/ Where to find the Guest: Website: https://roderickbuilders.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roderickbuilders/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trapper-roderick/ Where to find the Host: Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/ Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/ Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc | 25m 59s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 |  #185 | Ryan Rutzick | All, Inc. | Ryan Rutzick on Owning the Mistake & Winning the Customer | Ryan Rutzick took a third-generation family business, helped turn it into an ESOP, and then dropped millions on a second showroom. Totally normal Tuesday, right? Mark and Ryan dig into succession, big business bets, leadership, and why sometimes the biggest risk isn't making the wrong decision, it's refusing to make one at all. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode: Pella Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/ Olive and Vine Socials Website- https://oliveandvinesocials.com/ RealWoodFloors Website: https://realwoodfloors.com/ Where to find the Guest: Website: https://www.allinc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allincmn/ Where to find the Host: Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/ Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/ Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc | 55m 56s | ||||||
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| 9/24/26 |  Losers are Winners | Jeremy Huson on Getting Hacked, Losing Data, & Fighting Back | Jeremy Huson joins Mark for a Losers Are Winners episode full of cybersecurity horror stories, hard-earned lessons, and a few "please don't click that" moments. From phishing scams and ransomware to AI-powered attacks and the importance of backing up your data, Jeremy breaks down how small businesses can protect themselves before the bad guys come knocking. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode: Pella Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/ Olive and Vine Socials Website- https://oliveandvinesocials.com/ RealWoodFloors Website: https://realwoodfloors.com/ Where to find the Guest: Website: https://cardenitservices.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cardenllc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cardenitservicesllc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-huson/ Where to find the Host: Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/ Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/ Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc | 27m 37s | ||||||
| 9/21/26 |  #184 | Nick Schiffer | NS Builders | Nick Schiffer Did WHAT? The Business Decisions That Changed Everything | What happens when you put Mark and Nick Schiffer in a room with 12 unanswered questions and absolutely no plan? A Curious Builder variety show, obviously. The two builders riff on everything from social media and business growth to conflict, trust, money, ego, family, and the wildly questionable decision that became Nick's 45 White Oak project. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode: Pella Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/ Olive and Vine Socials Website- https://oliveandvinesocials.com/ RealWoodFloors Website: https://realwoodfloors.com/ Where to find the Guest: Website: https://www.nsbuilders.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickschiffer/ Where to find the Host: Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/ Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/ Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc | 1h 03m 38s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 |  Losers are Winners | Mark on Big Goals & the Post-Mountain Blues | Big goals are great until you actually accomplish them. In this solo Losers are Winners episode, Mark talks about the strange emotional hangover that can follow a massive project, a 50-mile race, or any other mountain you've spent months climbing, and what he's learning about finding purpose on the other side. Expect some honesty, some philosophy, and at least one questionable analogy involving hay, caves, and being a shark who can't sit still. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode: Pella Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/ Olive and Vine Socials Website- https://oliveandvinesocials.com/ RealWoodFloors Website: https://realwoodfloors.com/ Where to find the Host: Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/ Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/ Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc | 25m 14s | ||||||
| 9/14/26 |  #183 | Melissa Oholendt | Oho Interiors | The Great Mysa Hus Chopping Block | Two years, one incredible house, and Melissa Oholendt and Mark decided the perfect way to reflect on Mysa Hus was to draw up a chopping block for $500,000 worth of cuts. The pool goes, the wellness studio nearly goes, and the plumbing fixtures take a serious demotion from luxury unlacquered brass down to something considerably less fancy. It closes with a surprisingly emotional detour into why finishing this house felt like raising a very expensive, very beautiful fourth child. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode: Pella Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/ Olive and Vine Socials Website- https://oliveandvinesocials.com/ RealWoodFloors Website: https://realwoodfloors.com/ Where to find the Guest: Website: http://ohointeriors.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/oho_interiors Where to find the Host: Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/ Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/ Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc | 1h 08m 17s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 | AIcustom home building+5 | Brad Robinson | Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. | — | AIcustom homes+5 | Pella | 28m 06s | ||
| 9/7/26 | interior designbusiness strategy+3 | Billy Beson | Billy Beson Co.Curious Builder+2 | — | interior designbusiness skills+5 | Pella | 1h 04m 58s | ||
| 9/3/26 | construction mistakesreal estate+3 | Brad Leavitt | Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. | Minnesota | constructionreal estate+5 | Pella | 26m 44s | ||
| 8/31/26 | soundproofingconstruction+3 | Wilson Harwood | Mysa HusCurious Builder Podcast+2 | — | soundproofingacoustics+3 | Pella | 1h 17m 10s | ||
| 8/27/26 | businessentrepreneurship+3 | Adam McChesney | Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc.Curious Builder Podcast+1 | — | business equitylegal battle+3 | Pella | 21m 18s | ||
| 8/24/26 | healthy home designbiomimicry+3 | Lauren Riddei | Haus Holistics | — | healthy homesbiomimicry+3 | Pella | 1h 03m 20s | ||
| 8/20/26 | home buildingarchitecture+3 | Gabe Norcross | Mysa HusNorcross Builders+1 | — | homebuilder+6 | Pella | 31m 41s | ||
| 8/17/26 | lumbertimberland investments+3 | John Brenard | Southview Timberland InvestmentsSettlers of Catan | — | lumbertimber+3 | Pella | 1h 00m 13s | ||
| 8/13/26 | business growthentrepreneurship+3 | Gabe Norcross | Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc.Norcross Builders Inc. | — | raising ratesbusiness lessons+3 | Pella | 18m 41s | ||
| 8/10/26 | leadershipconstruction+4 | Tanner Konrady | Konrady and Son ConstructionMark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. | — | constructionleadership+5 | Pella | 1h 00m 34s | ||
| 8/6/26 |  Losers are Winners | Gabe Norcross on the Deposit Strategy That Changed Everything | Gabe Norcross came back from Contractor Coalition, fired a bad client, set up an investment account, and hired a bookkeeper, all before the next coalition. He and Mark talk through the quiet financial discipline that finally started working, why most builders become the bank for their own clients without realizing it, and what it actually feels like to turn a profit and not feel guilty about it. Short, practical, and genuinely useful. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode: Pella Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/ Where to find the Guest: Website: https://www.norcrossbuildersinc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/norcross_builders/ Where to find the Host: Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/ Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/ Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc | 22m 51s | ||||||
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